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Welcome to Day Tripping: our seasonal guides for getting out of the city this summer, and what to do when you're there.

At this rate, complaining about getting on the Path train to get to New Jersey will be as dated as bemoaning a trip to Brooklyn. Neighboring cities like Hoboken and Jersey City are showing their strength in the shopping and dining arena at an impressive rate.

Below, we've mapped out a gameplan for tackling Hoboken on a weekend afternoon—including the best places to shop, where to have brunch, and spots to work out and then unwind. Consider it the perfect Saturday guide to Jersey.